Tom R.
Electric may need bringing up to code
I'm about to place an offer on a house when my realtor tells me that the seller is concerned that the electrical may not be up to code and they do not want to pay to fix it. It is a single level 800 sq ft house 2 bed...
Account Closed
HUD and Lead Paint
A HUD house I'm looking at has a 20-page lead paint inspection attached to it. Basically, the whole house is peeling, and the lead paint needs to be remediated inside and out.
I imagine a scraping/light power washing...
COURTNEY King
What do I do next?
Hello everyone,First I must say I am thrilled I joined this network of great advice and minds!!! The other day I was able to get a realtor to send me properties off the MLS for the type of houses 85% of the buying mar...
Vince M.
REO is a former indoor pot farm
One of my Real Estate agents showed me an REO today. I checked the comps in the neighborhood within a half mile since January and they average $405,000. The bank is asking $371,500. They have it listed "as-is" but the...
Luke Morris Tamney
Skipping the inspection?
Hello,
My wife and I are buying our first property. As the market leans so heavily in the sellers favor at the moment, my agent has advised me that skipping the inspection might be the make or break issue to make th...
Josh Sturniolo
Rent or Sell?
Hey Everyone,
I am interested to hear your perspectives on whether you think selling or renting my property would be the more prudent option. The context is, I am in the military and moving in a couple months. I used...
Ernie Espinoza
Renting my Owner occupied home while i live in the In-Law
I just purchased my first single family 3 bedroom house that came with a non-permitted detached in-law unit in the back, typical for Oakland Ca. I am planning on living in the in-law unit since I got an owner occupie...
Bara Nwokoma
Seller Is Begging Me To Buy Her House
A seller came directly to me and asked if I can help with her situation. Of course, being the kind, helpful person I am, I told her I will see what I can do. Owner wants completely out of being a landlord. In fact sh...
Brock Lister
Buying a property from Hubzu
Hi everybody, I have a question about a property for sale on Hubzu here is a link to the same house listed on Zillow http://www.zillow.com/homes/46-Harbor-Oaks-Circle-Safety-Harbor-FL-34695_rb/?fromHomePage=true&s...
Derrick R.
First Lead, options
Alright BPers, what would you do with this lead?I started a Facebook campaign just last night and got a phone call about a property in an area where we are looking at doing rehabs. The owner is living there currently ...